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One-room country schools existed in the Huntley area until the 1920s when the rural schools began consolidation with Huntley School District 158. The schools dotted the countryside, usually spaced within a three-mile walking distance of surrounding farms. Rural schools taught first through eighth grades. If students passed their Eighth Grade Exams, they attended the high school in town. The county annually evaluated the country schools listing the teacher and directors, attendance, the school equipment such as number of desks, library books, blackboards and…

Oliver Hadley Statler (1915-2002) was a Bestselling Author and Japanese Art Expert From his small-town, midwestern roots, Huntley native Oliver Hadley Statler found his life’s passion in Japan and became an internationally acclaimed best-selling author and […]

Huntley Town Square Gazebos The first gazebo was built in the town square in the late 1800s. This gazebo, often referred to as a bandstand at that time in history, can be identified by its vertical wooden slats and dark columns. Note […]

The Huntley Area Public Library Local History Department honors Huntley’s rich heritage in collections available on Illinois Digital Archives. There you will find digitized photographs, documents, and other records including the entire run of the Huntley Farmside […]

The Huntley History Alliance recently announced the winners of its photography contest, Then and Now. The Alliance consists of representatives from the Huntley Park District, the Huntley Area Public Library Local History Department, The Huntley Historical […]